This is the first time in four years and 5,000 some posts that I’ve featured something from Maxim. I’m sure. (The last? Not so sure.) But I spotted this on Pinterest and really, how cool and just right for this spot. Served at the The Foundry at McCoy’s, find the how-tos to make this boozy fish bowl HERE at Maxim… Read More ...
4th of July Goodies
So very many red, white and blue treats and sweets out there for the 4th of July. Here are just a few:
Make Uncle Sam ice cream cones HERE at Family Fun.
Fancy up water with red, white and blue ice cubes HERE at Craft Pond.
Make Rice Krispies Treats flag pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My … Read More ...
Dad’s ‘Stache Root Beer Sampler Gift with Free Printables
I love the effort poured into finding and assembling this root beer sampler gift for Dad. (Though for my husband, I’d have to substitute actual beers, sigh.) Find the how-tos and a free printable for “Dad’s Root Beer Sampler ‘Stache,” complete with mustache straws to save Dad the root beer kind, HERE at Family Ever After.
Watermelon Star Pops… A Kid Version and a Grown-Up One
First, these watermelon star pops are the perfect (healthy) lure for kids this summer. I know this from experience, as I watched three kids consume an impressive amount of watermelon over cookies when I made melon star pops for Memorial Day. But then to go and add booze to lure their parents? Everybody wins (assuming you’ll keep the two batches … Read More ...
Personalized Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Aw, all of Dad’s favorite things are covered with these ideas from My Own Ideas. I love this one, not only can you make your own beer labels for Dad, but you can personalize the bottle carrier AND make a cozy HERE. Turn Dad’s loved ones into a handy place to rest his beer (ie. cute coasters) HERE… Read More ...
Margarita Fixings Host Gift
Methinks you will be a most popular Memorial Day BBQ guest if you arrive with tequila and all the fixings for margaritas. Like citron salt, chipotle salt and crushed candy. Find them HERE at Love U Madly.… Read More ...
Avengers Cocktails
Because pop culture always spills into food and drink nowadays… Love these Avengers-themed cocktails drawn up by The More I Arty. Spotted on Foodiggity.
If you are planning an Avengers party check out these Avenger party decorations.
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Wine Pops
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my not-so-guilty nightly glass(es) of wine pleasure. I heart my wine. Now I can heart my wine in the summer, too. And with vanilla beans and peaches and berries added… oh, joy. Make wine pops HERE at love u madly.… Read More ...
Famous Writers and Their Cocktails
While in many ways I’m neglecting my labor-intensive years in grad school, mostly because I’m exhausted from all the reading and learning. But every now and then I spot something that brings me back to those books. And when you add cocktails, why, all the better. Writers love their liquor. Helps loosen the fingers that type. Check out this roundup … Read More ...
Washi Tape Coke Bottles
Yep, already bookmarked and pinned to my must-try crafts ideas. Such a lovely way to upcycle bottles: Make Washi tape Coca-Cola bottles HERE at Boulevard Pink (translation tool available).… Read More ...
Margarita JellO and Cookie Lime Wedges
Ooh, I always love a drink-themed dessert with potential for lots of booze (these can also be kid-friendly, with just a little booze. Kidding, I mean booze-free). Perfect for Cinco de Mayo. Make margarita JellO with lime wedge cookies HERE at Mega Crafty.… Read More ...
Cupcake Liner Mason Jar Tops
Cupcake liners as tops for mason jars. Of course! One of those simple genius party ideas. Find them HERE at Setting the Mood. {spotted on Pinteres}… Read More ...
Dressed Up Beer for Father’s Day
I have to agree with Kristen of Make the Best of Everything about the importance of giving dads what they reeeally want for Father’s Day: Beer. (I know this holds true for the dad in my house.) Dress up beer bottles for Father’s Day HERE at Make the Best of Everything.
Cake Martini
Is it too early for a cake vodka martini? Because yum. Make it HERE at Sugarcrafter.… Read More ...
Mustache Straws
My husband is forbidden to ever grow a mustache, and I’m not the kind of wife who forbids things. A mustache straw for his beer may be the closest he gets, poor guy. Find the silliness and how-tos HERE at Love U Madly.… Read More ...